Premier Will Hodgman said the Government took reports of misconduct within its agencies very seriously.Source: News Corp Australia

ANOTHER three public servants mentioned in a damning Tasmanian Integrity Commission report into nepotism in the state’s health system could come under investigation, Premier Will Hodgman has told Parliament this morning.

“Preliminary advice also suggests it may be necessary for the actions of up to three employees, mentioned in the report, to be referred to Heads of Agencies, who will then consider whether a State Service Code of Conduct investigation is required,” he said.

“I expect to receive final advice from the State Service Management Office soon.”

Mr Hodgman said the Government was acting on a number of recommendations made in the report and tabled in Parliament last month.

“This Government takes any report of misconduct within its agencies very seriously,” Mr Hodgman said.

Mr Hodgman said the head of the North West Tasmanian Health Organisation, Gavin Austin, is the current subject of a State Service Code of Conduct investigation by an independent investigator.